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DRAMA . 2011 . 1h 20m

Man on Ground_

Ade and Femi are expatriate Nigerian brothers. Ade is a successful banker in London, while Femi, once a political dissident in his home country, has had to escape to South Africa, live in refugee tenements and work menial jobs. The brothers have not only been physically estranged, their relationship is riddled with unspoken betrayal, guilt and scorn, which they have carried since the early days of their youth. During a short visit to Johannesburg, Ade discovers that his brother has been missing for a week. He sets out to investigate Femi's mysterious disappearance, reconstructing the pieces of his everyday life and the cruel hardships he endured just to survive. A riot erupts while Ade is visiting Femi's former boss in one of the townships. Ade is forced to take shelter with the employer. The mounting violence outside seeps into their exchanges and, eventually, prompts an explosion of revelation.

Starring Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Fabian Adeoye Lojede, Fana Mokoena
1h 20m
Runtime
2011
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
Man on Ground poster

Ade and Femi are expatriate Nigerian brothers. Ade is a successful banker in London, while Femi, once a political dissident in his home country, has had to escape to South Africa, live in refugee tenements and work menial jobs. The brothers have not only been physically estranged, their relationship is riddled with unspoken betrayal, guilt and scorn, which they have carried since the early days of their youth. During a short visit to Johannesburg, Ade discovers that his brother has been missing for a week. He sets out to investigate Femi's mysterious disappearance, reconstructing the pieces of his everyday life and the cruel hardships he endured just to survive. A riot erupts while Ade is visiting Femi's former boss in one of the townships. Ade is forced to take shelter with the employer. The mounting violence outside seeps into their exchanges and, eventually, prompts an explosion of revelation.

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Cast
Hakeem Kae-Kazim stars as Ade in Man on Ground.
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Year context
Man on Ground was released 15 years ago in 2011.
Overview
Ade and Femi are expatriate Nigerian brothers. Ade is a successful banker in London, while Femi, once a political dissident in his home country, has had to e...
Man on Ground is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 20m.

CAST (12)

Hakeem Kae-Kazim
Hakeem Kae-Kazim
Ade
Fabian Adeoye Lojede
Fabian Adeoye Lojede
Femi
Fana Mokoena
Fana Mokoena
Timothi
Thishiwe Ziqubu
Thishiwe Ziqubu
Zodwa
Makhaola Ndebele
Makhaola Ndebele
Vusi
BM
Bubu Mazibuko
Lindiwe
MB
Mandisa Bardill
Nadia
JN
James Ngcobo
Ernest
Jet Novuka
Jet Novuka
Councilman
EK
Eugene Khoza
Hype man
JC
Joshua Chisholm
Young Ade
MN
Mbongeni Nhlapo
Young Femi

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
80 min (1h 20m)

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What is Man on Ground about?
Ade and Femi are expatriate Nigerian brothers. Ade is a successful banker in London, while Femi, once a political dissident in his home country, has had to escape to South Africa, live in refugee tenements and work menial jobs. The brothers have not only been physically estranged, their relationship is riddled with unspoken betrayal, guilt and scorn, which they have carried since the early days of their youth. During a short visit to Johannesburg, Ade discovers that his brother has been missing for a week. He sets out to investigate Femi's mysterious disappearance, reconstructing the pieces of his everyday life and the cruel hardships he endured just to survive. A riot erupts while Ade is visiting Femi's former boss in one of the townships. Ade is forced to take shelter with the employer. The mounting violence outside seeps into their exchanges and, eventually, prompts an explosion of revelation.
How long is Man on Ground?
Man on Ground has a runtime of 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Who stars in Man on Ground?
The cast of Man on Ground includes Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Fabian Adeoye Lojede, Fana Mokoena, Thishiwe Ziqubu, Makhaola Ndebele.

GENRES (1)

Drama
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